This one move could destroy your chances with the woman you love

A curve once deployed could cause irreparable damage, as Drake recently found out

If curving could happen to Drake, it could happen to you. After a series of steamy collaborations, some NSFW grinding in multiple videos and concerts, Drake thought, “this is it”. The MTV Video Music Awards was where he decided to declare his love for Rihanna and put all the rumours to rest.

With the smell of Rihanna’s hair still fresh in his memory from shooting ‘Work’ together, he was feeling confident, enough to tell the world he loved her. Assured brownie points, right?

Apparently not.

As our colleagues at GQ US observed, as Drake leaned in for a kiss, Rihanna curved. Leaving Drake with a broken heart and some writing material for his next album.

What is curving?

Curving is an age-old method used to deflect unwanted sexual advances. It is the IRL equivalent of refusing to reply to an emotional Whatsapp text after reading it. It’s significantly more embarrassing than leaning in for a hug and having the guy that went for a handshake accidentally brush against your crotch. It’s also fairly insulting because, why would someone not want to kiss you? Bad breathe? Regret? These are questions for your psychiatrist.

Expecting sexy time and ending up questioning your sex appeal and the freshness of your breath is an emotional roller coaster. But saving face lies within your reaction. Apologies and explanations are not the way to go, play it cool. Act like it never happened. Do NOT attempt round two. Cut your losses and move on.

Anyone could misread a situation, if Drake crashing and burning is any proof. If this hasn’t already happened to you, it will. Learn to brush it off or practicing a convincing, “Wait, you thought…psh”. Then wait till you’re at home, alone, to cry in the shower.

And finally, if somebody’s curved you, ghost them. You don’t need that kind of energy in your life.